Part-Time Student Farm Technician – Animal Care & Facilities

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University is seeking part-time Student Technical Assistants for the Animal and Rangeland Sciences Department. The roles are based in the Farm Services shop on Campus Way, involving animal care, facility maintenance, and potential research support.

Qualified students will be contacted as positions become available. Work is outdoors, involves handling farm equipment, and requires adherence to safety and animal health standards.

Qualifications

• OSU emphasizes building essential career-readiness skills in communication, teamwork, technology, and professional development.
• Candidates must be academically enrolled in a program at school (high school, college, or university).
• Ability to operate basic farm equipment and transport animals when needed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with farm services manager and other student employees, and perform individual tasks.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment for humans and animals.
• Perform facility upkeep for campus and off-campus farm locations, including fence work and mowing.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Technology

Career & Self Development

Education

High School student

Undergraduate student

Graduate student

Tools

Truck operation

UTV/ATV operation

Farm equipment maintenance

Job description

Oregon State University is seeking part-time Student Technical Assistants for the Animal and Rangeland Sciences Department. The roles are based in the Farm Services shop on Campus Way, involving animal care, facility maintenance, and potential research support.

Qualified students will be contacted as positions become available. Work is outdoors, involves handling farm equipment, and requires adherence to safety and animal health standards.